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SHARD OF GLASS 'FIT FOR THE QUEEN'

14 July, 2005

DAILY NEWS

Renzo Piano, the mastermind behind the controversial London skyscraper dubbed the Shard of Glass, claims he has the backing of the Queen for his massive mixed-use project in Southwark. He has also vowed to press on with the 72-storey scheme in the face of strong criticism, particularly from conservation groups.

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